National Certificate In Diving Foundation

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Choose Your Level of Study

This programme starts at the introductory level of PADI Open Water Diver through to PADI Rescue Diver, which will enable entry into such dive related fields as research, aquaculture, photography or commercial diving. The course also covers off all of the pre-requisite components for the National Certificate in Diving (Leadership) programme. Experience gained includes Deep Diving, Underwater Navigation, Boat Diving, Wreck Diving and more!

SUMMER SCHOOL : 12 weeks commencing in November

FULL-TIME : 12 weeks with intakes in February & July

PART-TIME : every second Saturday & Sunday commencing in February

Having successfully completed the Foundation course (above), Leadership is your next step and concludes at PADI Dive Master level, which is the first professional rating within the PADI system of education. Graduates will be qualified to lead certified divers on guided tours and also teach specific programmes independently, and assist with other courses under direct or indirect supervision of an Instructor.

PART-TIME : every second Saturday & Sunday from July to November (following the part-time Foundation course)

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN DIVING (INSTRUCTION) - LEVEL 5

Graduates of this programme have attained the level of PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, and are able to train and teach independently. This level of certification is held in high regard and is highly sought after worldwide.

Graduates of this programme must be at least 18 years of age.

This course runs for 12 weeks commencing in August

Taking it to the next level ...

DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL SCUBA INSTRUCTION - LEVEL 5

This programme encompasses the qualifications of all of the above listed National Certificates in Diving, but the Diploma takes it one step further. Graduates will be certified as a PADI Specialty Instructor, having completed additional training in 5 different specialty areas such as Boat, Deep, Underwater Navigation and more.

Graduates of this programme must be at least 18 years of age.

This course runs for 36 weeks from February until November

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